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Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells

Indulge in a flavor-packed adventure with these creamy chicken stuffed shells enhanced with Cajun spices, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Filling Ingredients
  • 12 large large pasta shells
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta shells for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, and spinach. Stir until creamy and season with salt and pepper.
Stuffing
  1. Scoop the creamy filling into each shell and place them in a greased baking dish.
Baking
  1. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
  2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve.

Notes

You can use leftover shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quick hack. Stuff the shells earlier in the day and bake when ready. You can freeze the assembled shells and bake later.